JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
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JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
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JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
アイ・ヴイ・エス
JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
アイ・ヴイ・エス
JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
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JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
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JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
アイ・ヴイ・エス
JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
アイ・ヴイ・エス
JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
アイ・ヴイ・エス
JAPAN IS BACK
ジャパンイズバック
IVS
アイ・ヴイ・エス
JAPAN IS BACK
ジャパンイズバック
IVS
アイ・ヴイ・エス
JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
アイ・ヴイ・エス
Build the Future.
Build the Future.
Bring a culture of challenge to Japan.
Bring a culture of challenge to Japan.
A special program for students aimed at fostering the next generation of innovators
Friday, July 3, 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM @ Miyako Messe, B1F Large Conference Room (Kyoto)
Build the Future.
Build the Future.
Bring a culture of challenge to Japan.
Bring a culture of challenge to Japan.
By invitation only.
The heart of IVS, where only the key players shaping the future gather.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM @ Miyako Messe, B1F Large Conference Room (Kyoto)
IVS
Startup Conference
スタートアップカンファレンス
KYOTO July
京都七月
13,000+ Registered
13,000人超
アイ・ヴイ・
エス
Startup Conference
スタートアップカンファレンス
KYOTO July
京都七月
13,000+ Registered
13,000人超
IVS
IVS
IVS
IVS
Youth
Youth
Youth
Youth
What is IVS Youth?
What are IVS OFFICIAL SIDE EVENTS?
IVS Youth is a special initiative for students aimed at fostering the next generation of innovators. Held within 'IVS2026', one of Japan's largest startup conferences, it brings together middle and high school students, entrepreneurs, investors, and creators to share their ideas and ambitions with the world. By connecting with the challenges taken on by peers of their own generation, it serves as a catalyst for participants to believe, 'Maybe I can do it too.'
It is official content that complements and deepens themes and issues that cannot be fully covered at IVS2026, and expands the ecosystem. It is positioned as a place that connects the value of the communities participants have with IVS's draw, creating new encounters and co-creation.
Content
Content
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Content
Content
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Talk Session
JAPAN SESSION
Government officials, entrepreneurs, and educators will gather to discuss "Why taking on challenges is necessary now." We will share the value of thinking and acting for oneself—not just in terms of entrepreneurship or inquiry—through real-life experiences and practices. This is not just a time to listen to adults, but a time to ask yourself, "What would I do?"
Talk Session
JAPAN SESSION
Government officials, entrepreneurs, and educators will gather to discuss "Why taking on challenges is necessary now." We will share the value of thinking and acting for oneself—not just in terms of entrepreneurship or inquiry—through real-life experiences and practices. This is not just a time to listen to adults, but a time to ask yourself, "What would I do?"
Global Session
KOREA SESSION
We will learn about nurturing the next generation and fostering a culture of taking on challenges from South Korea's startup and educational ecosystems. Why are challenges among young people increasing in South Korea? What kind of environment and values are encouraging them to take action? This session will broaden your perspective to Asia and the world.
business pitch contest
PITCH
Junior and senior high school students of the same generation will take the stage to present their ideas, challenges, and solutions for social issues. From their own unique perspectives on topics such as AI, community challenges, education, the environment, and technology, they will give shape to their ideas of "Could we do more?" and share them with the world.
Student Exchange / Community Exchange
NETWORKING
This is a networking event where junior high, high school, university students, entrepreneurs, and educators gather to meet new peers and role models. By connecting with peers of the same generation who want to "take on challenges" across schools and regions, new values and steps toward the future will be born.
INQUIRIES
INQUIRIES
INQUIRIES
INQUIRIES
INQUIRIES
INQUIRIES
IVS Youth
IVS Youth
IVS Youth
IVS Youth
IVS Youth
IVS Youth
Contact Us
Contact Us
Contact Us
Contact Us
Contact Us
Contact Us
This is the contact form for IVS Youth.
Please feel free to contact us about event details, pitch participation, school partnerships, media inquiries, sponsorship partnerships, and more.
After reviewing your inquiry, the operations office will reply to you in order.
*Depending on the content, it may take several days for us to reply.
We will propose a special plan based on the number of pages. As a general rule, we will reply within one business day.
We will propose a special plan based on the number of pages. As a general rule, we will reply within one business day.
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IVS
Startup Conference
スタートアップカンファレンス
KYOTO July
京都七月
13,000+ Registered
13,000人超
アイ・ヴイ・
エス
IVS2026: Referral Ticket Free Campaign Ends as First 6,000 Tickets Distributed. Transition to Discounted Price of 9,800 Yen Until June 22
IVS2026 announces the second wave of featured sessions. Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Susumu Kitagawa, Governor of Kyoto Prefecture Takatoshi Nishiwaki, Member of the House of Representatives Seiji Kihara, Shintaro Tabata, and other frontline entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and policymakers will take the stage.
IVS2026 redesigns visitor "interaction" into a starring attraction. The networking area gets a major revamp centered around the new black market-style bartering matchmaker concept.
Startup Conference
スタートアップカンファレンス
KYOTO July
京都七月
13,000+ Registered
13,000人超
IVS2026: Referral Ticket Free Campaign Ends as First 6,000 Tickets Distributed. Transition to Discounted Price of 9,800 Yen Until June 22
IVS2026 announces the second wave of featured sessions. Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Susumu Kitagawa, Governor of Kyoto Prefecture Takatoshi Nishiwaki, Member of the House of Representatives Seiji Kihara, Shintaro Tabata, and other frontline entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and policymakers will take the stage.
IVS2026 redesigns visitor "interaction" into a starring attraction. The networking area gets a major revamp centered around the new black market-style bartering matchmaker concept.